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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Cressida disapprove about her son?
(a) That he looks so much like a gangster in the way he dresses.
(b) His gambling losses.
(c) His new fiance.
(d) That he isn't musically inclined.

2. What does Carrie want to know about Cressida?
(a) If Cressida will be invited to dine at the captain's table that evening.
(b) If Cressida would be able to get some headache powder.
(c) If Cressida has any performances planned during her stay in London.
(d) If Cressida had invited Horace's sister.

3. What did Cressida once worry about when she was broke?
(a) If she and her son would be put out on the streets.
(b) If she would be able to afford a gown to apply for a part on Broadway.
(c) Whether she'd have enough food for herself and Horace.
(d) Having enough money to bury her first husband.

4. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?
(a) The bends.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Facial neuralgia.

5. What is Carrie's private thought about Horace's support of Cressida?
(a) It is all show.
(b) Horace is the finest son a woman could hope to have.
(c) Carrie wishes Horace were support Carrie's decision to come on the voyage.
(d) Horace's support can usually be easily bought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cressida do rather than argue with Horace?

2. Where do Cressida's two sisters want to live?

3. Who of those close to Cressida was supportive of Cressida's recent engagement?

4. Who is jealous of Cressida's success?

5. Where does Cressida ask Carrie if she has visited lately?

(see the answer key)

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